Sports and leisure activities Pays du Châtillonnais

To discover the Châtillonnais in general and the magnificent state forest of Châtillon-sur-Seine, which became a National Park in November 2019, choose mountain biking! Indeed, the tourist office allows you to discover nine marked trails in the eleventh French national park, the largest after that of Guyana. The introductory circuit of the Weasel (12 km) is a walk during which you may be lucky enough to spot a wild animal. The Charcoal Trail (27 km) is a mix of stony roads and forest lines. The Sentier à la Biche circuit (34 km) allows you to compose your route according to your desires. The most courageous will choose the circuit La Forêt de Châtillon (75 km) or the circuit of Fayard (89 km) which concern the amateurs of long excursions in mountain bike while that of Combes (25 km) is more sporting and has many points of view on the valley of Ource. Sportsmen can try the Val des Choues (37 km) which combines technicality and diversity. For lovers of crémant, take a breather on the Route du Crémant circuit (68 km)... Finally, to discover the remains of ancient castles and the historical heritage of Châtillonnais, choose the circuit Les Hauts Plateaux (56 km). You will find, at the tourist office, in the local branches in season and by downloading on the Internet the circuit which will suit you and which will combine at best your level, your desires and your time!

The Nuits des Forêts festival returns to the National Forest Park from June 7 to 16, 2024 with a rich and varied program. On the program: nature outings, musical performances, handicraft events and nocturnal exhibitions allow you to familiarize yourself with the forest domain after dark. This annual festival not only raises awareness among young and old alike of the fragility of this natural environment, but also introduces them to the way it functions and its nocturnal particularities.

Riel-les-Eaux is a small commune in the Côte-d'Or department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. With a population of just 92 in 2015, it's a quiet, peaceful place. The commune is famous for its 2-hectare private fishing pond. Fishing is open all year round, without reservation, and carp fishing is limited to 2 rods. The lake also has a tobacco bar, restaurant, campsite and swimming area. Fishing enthusiasts can buy baiting pellets on site. The Riel-les-Eaux lake is popular with anglers, who give it an average rating of 5 out of 5.

Trout and salmon farm, store of processed products (terrines, rillettes, smoked fish...), refreshment bar... you are sure to spend a day or an afternoon off the beaten track in this fish farm organization. If you wish to fish, the fishing equipment is lent to you; and, for those which would not fish, there remains the pleasure of the observation of the place where plants, insects and fish cohabit wonderfully.